We are saddened to inform that Mrs. Margaret Suviseshamuthu (87), beloved wife of

Rev. Dr. Suviseshamuthu, Chennai, entered into eternal rest on 30.07.2026. 

Let us uphold the bereaved family in our prayers.

May her soul rest in peace.

On behalf of the India Evangelical Lutheran Church – IELC, we extend our sincere condolences in Christ to the family and friends.

Rev. Dr. M. Mohanan
President, IELC

Rev. C. Kumanan
Vice President, IELC

Mr. K. Baul Sundar
General Treasurer/Secretary, IELC

Adv. P. Moni
Comptroller, IELC

Beloved in Christ Jesus,

By the grace of Almighty God, I had the opportunity today to travel to Krishnagiri.

This is the very place where the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod first sent missionaries for the mission work in South India. It is also where our first missionary, Rev. Theodore Naether, began his Gospel work. Through his faithful service, the India Evangelical Lutheran Church was later established.

During my visit, I had the privilege of meeting the congregations, the believers, and the pastors serving in that area. I also visited the resting place of Rev. Theodore Naether, who is buried there. He gave his whole life in service to the Gospel.

By God’s grace, I was also able to speak with the local church leaders about the plan to building a memorial in that place to honor and remember this missionary and his dedicated work.

In Christ,

Rev. Dr M Mohanan
President, India Evangelical Lutheran Church

Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

I am happy to inform you about the New Application Phase for LWF Scholarships for 2027.

Although LWF has sent the communication related to online registration, UELCI continues to follow its own system in which the applications are endorsed by the UELCI Scholarship Committee. Once this is endorsed by the member churches and then by the UELCI Scholarship Committee, it will go for the online procedure of LWF.

The last date to receive the filled in applications (Application Form attached to download) is 06 August 2026. Please send the filled application to our IELC CBO office address and the soft copy through email id: revmohanielc123@gmail.com

Thanking you,

Rev Dr. M. Mohanan
President – IELC

With deep sorrow in Christ, we inform that Rev. D.V. Bernard, Former Principal, Concordia Theological Seminary – IELC, Nagercoil has entered into eternal rest.

On behalf of the India Evangelical Lutheran Church – IELC, we extend our sincere condolences in Christ to the family and friends.

Rev. Dr. M. Mohanan
President, IELC

Rev. C. Kumanan
Vice President, IELC

Mr. K. Baul Sundar
General Treasurer/Secretary, IELC

Adv. P. Moni
Comptroller, IELC

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. M. Johnson Theodore, (Ex IELC Staff), East Lutheran Street, Nagercoil on June 30, 2026.
We express our deepest condolences to his family and pray that God, the Father of all comfort, will strengthen and console them in this time of grief.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4

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